Petrol tanker burst into flames on Tuesday, forcing residents and motorists to scamper for safety.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority disclosed this in a post on social media platform X.
The agency said, “A tanker has fallen and caught fire, affecting nearby structures, including a church, residential house, and mechanics’ parks at Otedola Under Bridge, adjacent to CMD Road."
It added, “Fire rescue teams are currently at the scene, working to extinguish the fire and mitigate the situation.”
It has been gathered through multiple footage shared on X that the explosion occurred around 7pm.
The videos showed thick flames emanating from the explosion.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the casualty figure in a statement.
“Three adult male victims with severe burns have been rescued and transferred to Gbagada General Hospital burns unit while the remains of an adult male were also recovered,” LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, said.
The agency said movement had been restricted under the bridge, resulting in a complete blockade of the area.
LASTMA condemned the reckless attempts by motorists to find their way through the area of the inferno, thereby ignoring directives to use alternative routes.
“Despite repeated warnings and roadblocks, we have received reports that some motorists are recklessly attempting to navigate through the fire incident area, putting their lives at risk. This behaviour is extremely hazardous and strongly discouraged,” LASTMA added.